carolina herrera fall 2013

In a world where celebrities need to be formally told not to show their sideboob on national TV, Carolina Herrera's ultra-feminine fall 2013 collection functions like a style salve, reminding us that ladylike can, indeed, be fabulous. Here are a few of our favorite looks from the collection, all of which your grandmother would certainly approve: Flaunt an hourglass figure: Even if you don't have a quarter of Joan Holloway's curves, Carolina's got the secret for faking it. Try a high-waisted skirt with a nipped waist, plus voluminous shoulders and hemline, to accentuate your silhouette without showing too much. Don't underestimate a good turtleneck: Yes, we said turtleneck. Not only do they solve tons of styling woes (throw a neutral, solid one on with any wild skirt or pants, and you're dressed), but they have a Diane Keaton-like way of making everything seem elegant. Show skin sparingly: There's nothing wrong with a little flash of flesh, but use it in small doses--and balance it out. This keyhole is slim enough to look demure, and the sleeves help balance it out. Put a bow on it: It's the ultimate symbol of femininity, and it works to perk up a menswear-inspired look read more